Alarcon Named NCCAA Track Athlete of the Week
Greenville, SC The Judson University Women's Race Walk star Maria Alarcon was named the NCCAA Indoor Track Athlete of the Week for her efforts this past weekend at the NAIA Indoor National Championships.
Alarcon finished on the podium and earned All-American status, along with Nayeli Cisneros, in the women's racewalk. Alarcon finished third overall with a total time of 15:16.33. This is the eighth consecutive NAIA National Race Walk event where Judson has had at least one athlete finish on the podium.
"Maria is a hard-working athlete who always come to the big races prepared to give her best," said Director of Track & Field Joel Popenfoose. "She is a tremendous athlete to coach and is a great teammate. We are all extremely proud of her."
The Judson Athletic Department congratulates Maria on another honor this week.